Best 8 Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea Recipes
Are you looking for a warm and comforting beverage to savor during the chilly days? Look no further than fresh cranberry spiced tea, a delightful drink that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the aromatic warmth of spices. This flavorful tea is not only a treat for your taste buds but also offers several health benefits, including boosting your immune system and aiding digestion. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a sensory journey as we explore the best recipe for cooking fresh cranberry spiced tea, a drink that will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
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HOT CRANBERRY TEA
A sentimental favorite. My mother and I made it when I was 7 and it's been a part of our holiday tradition ever since. A fun recipe to make with the kids. A slow cooker will keep it warm while serving.
Provided by TERRAMISU
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot
Time 1h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine water and cranberries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Cover, and steep for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 10.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
FRESH CRANBERRY SPICED TEA
A lovely clear red, hot beverage for holiday parties, an afternoon break, for dinner or bedtime as it contains no caffeine. I have been making this for decades and keep it in the fridge all winter. One of my most requested recipes!
Provided by P.Pedd.
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
- Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
SPICED CRANBERRY RUM TEA
Steps:
- In a saucepan submerge the tea bags in the boiling water and remove the pan from the heat. let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes and discard them. To the tea add the sugar, the cranberry juice, the star anise and the zests and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and the rum and heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot. Discard the zests, divide the tea among heated mugs, and garnish each drink with 1 of the star anise and a lemon slice.
HOT SPICED CRANBERRY DRINK
I serve this rosy spiced beverage at parties and family gatherings during the winter. Friends like the tangy twist it gets from Red Hots. It's a nice change from the usual hot chocolate. -Laura Burgess, Ballwin, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h10m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved. If desired, place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and Red Hots to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for until heated through, 2-3 hours. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir punch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOT CRANBERRY TEA
Cinnamon-infused cranberries combine with orange and lemon juices for a not-too-sweet beverage. The crimson color is perfect for the holiday season.-Sarah Dennis Scott, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, cranberries and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat. Discard cinnamon. Strain cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; heat through. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
SPICED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL ICED TEA
So good, its tart and tangy, sweet and very refreshing. Well worth the extra effort. Make sure to serve well chilled.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Beverages
Time 3h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine water and cranberries.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Next add the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks.
- Cover and steep for 1 hour.
- Strain the mixture, pour into a large pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature on counter.
- Once cooled place in refrigerator, until chilled.
- When ready, add the pineapple juice, ginger ale, lemon and orange slices to the cranberry mixture in the pitcher and serve in tall glasses with lots of ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 39.8, Protein 0.7
SPICED CRANBERRY RUM TEA
Steps:
- In a saucepan submerge the tea bags in the boiling water and remove the pan from the heat. let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes and discard them. To the tea add the sugar, the cranberry juice, the star anise and the zests and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and the rum and heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot. Discard the zests, divide the tea among heated mugs, and garnish each drink with 1 of the star anise and a lemon slice.
CRANBERRY TEA
The name is a bit misleading...there's no tea here... but this hot drink is a nice change of pace especially around the holidays. I always buy extra cranberries when available and throw them in the freezer.
Provided by LonghornMama
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil cranberries with 2 qts water until berries pop.
- Let set 5 minutes.
- Strain.
- Discard solids and return juice to stove.
- Add 2 cups water, cinnamon sticks and sugar.
- Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.
- Cool.
- Add lemon and orange juices.
- Heat and serve.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 30.1, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste. If you like your tea sweeter, add more sugar.
- If you don't have any cloves, you can substitute allspice or nutmeg.
- You can also add a cinnamon stick to the tea for extra flavor.
- Serve the tea hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, let it cool completely before refrigerating.
Conclusion:
This fresh cranberry spiced tea is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of the season. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a warm summer afternoon. And because it's made with all-natural ingredients, you can feel good about drinking it.
So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy beverage, give this fresh cranberry spiced tea a try. You won't be disappointed.
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